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News July 16, 2015

POLL RESULTS: Do T&Cs put you off some brands?

For many dealers the terms and conditions and minimum stock requirements from under-pressure manufacturers can be prohibitive and sometimes unworkable within the structure of their business, casing them to turn away…

MMR Staff
Jul 16, 2015
News July 16, 2015

Hidersine funding music education bursaries

Hidersine has struck an education bursary agreement with the European String Teachers Association – ESTA. For every Hidersine instrument sold, Barnes and Mullins will donate to the ESTA Joan Dickson…

MMR Staff
Jul 16, 2015
News July 16, 2015

IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Ryan Swift, Soar Valley Music

Large trousered, blackberry-guzzling, indie-rock hopeful, Ryan Swift from Dream Cymbals distributor Soar Valley Music is this week's hotseat guest.   Name: Ryan SwiftJob Title: Advertising & marketing bod.What does that involve?…

MMR Staff
Jul 16, 2015
News July 15, 2015

PRS launches limited edition SE anniversary model

PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours. The 30th Anniversary…

MMR Staff
Jul 15, 2015
News July 15, 2015

Orange backs Prog gongs

Orange Amplification is continuing its brand profiling activity, as the main sponsor of this year's Progressive Music Awards.  The awards return to the Underglobe venue, situated below Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, on…

MMR Staff
Jul 15, 2015
News July 15, 2015

RETAIL HACKS: Improvise your displays

Another time saving, money-managing shortcut from those that know all about running a store... Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says being a bit creative with what…

MMR Staff
Jul 15, 2015
News July 15, 2015

Music China expands expo space

Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo. Taking place…

MMR Staff
Jul 15, 2015
News July 14, 2015

Six-figure investment for Warwick Music

Plastic trombone manufacturer Warwick Music has secured a six-figure investment from venture capitalist firm Midven and HSBC. Warwick Music Group currently sells about 25,000 plastic pBone trombones per year, having…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2015
News July 14, 2015

Washburn launches Mini Series acoustics

Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series. The Washburn WCDM15SK, WCDM25SK and WCDM55K are 3/4 size, satin finished, dreadnought-style acoustic guitars with…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2015
News July 14, 2015

Big names back Porter & Davies system

Drum accessories specialist Porter & Davies has added a new batch of drummers endorsing its BC2 or BC Gigster drum monitoring systems. The line-up includes Zak Starkey, long time drummer…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2015
News July 14, 2015

D'Addario boosts UK sales force

D'Addario UK has strengthened its sales capabilities with the addition of a new internal sales manager. Richard Smedley has a background in retail, having managed the womenswear section of the Jack…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2015
News July 14, 2015

Bollywood star joins Faith roster

Faith Guitars has signed up guitarist and Bollywood star, Sanjeev Thomas as its latest brand endorsee. His first guitar is a Faith FVHG, with other models to be added to his collection…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2015